Description Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Engineer who has Full Stack application development experience or experience in one of the following languages:

1. Java / Spring boot
2. JavaScript/React /Typescript/ node
3. SDLC Lifecycle (design, build, UT, IT, Release and Deploy)
4. Knowledge in CI/CD pipelines and processes. This engineer should just have knowledge of CI/CD and how to use the pipelines to deploy application artifacts.
5. Knowledge in Cloud (GCP/ AZURE/AWS)
6. Knowledge in BACKSTAGE is a must
7. Familiarity with SPACE and DORA (nice to have)
8. 70% development, 30% in DevOps

Location: Onsite - Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

1. Design and establish the DevX practice, setting a long-term vision that aligns with organizational goals.
2. Develop strategic initiatives to enhance the overall Developer experience, ensuring these initiatives support business objectives and drive technological innovation.
3. Knowledge of Backstage Platform
4. Engage with vendors and industry leaders to leverage external expertise and technologies that enhance the development environment and tooling.
5. Foster out-of-the-box thinking within the team to encourage innovative approaches to complex problems, leading to more creative and effective solutions.
6. Ability to analyze the end-to-end value chain of Developer, identify opportunities to improve developer experience.
7. Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate DevX strategies with business, product, and technology roadmaps.
8. Familiarity with SPACE and DORA frameworks.
9. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the DevX function and monitor the impact of strategic initiatives on developer satisfaction and productivity.
10. Implement tools and systems necessary for the development and continuous improvement of the DevX practice.
11. Communicate the architecture to stakeholders and collaborate with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.
12. Lead architecture, design, and code reviews with engineering teams.
13. Provide oversight on delivery to ensure industry best practices, standards, automation, quality, timeliness, operational readiness, continuous improvement, and cost-effective solutions.
14. Provide technical leadership and guidance to lead engineers and the technical team within a domain.
15. Ability to lead, assess, and deliver the Developer productivity & DevOps productivity improvement Platform using BackStage.
16. Collaborate with leaders to integrate DevX strategies with business, product, and technology roadmaps.
17. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the DevX function and monitor the impact of strategic initiatives on developer satisfaction and productivity.
18. Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure microservices architectures.
19. Oversee the integration and deployment processes using Jenkins and GITHUB.
20. Provide expertise in SRE practices to ensure system reliability and performance.
21. Implement security best practices on Google Cloud Platform to protect data and applications.
22. Utilize DevOps tools to automate and streamline development and operational processes.
23. Manage and optimize GCP Platform resources to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations.
24. Develop and maintain Docker containers for consistent and reliable application deployment.

Required Qualifications:

1. At least 8-10 years experience
2. React Js, JavaScript, GIT, Azure/AWS/GCP, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes
3. Backstage Platform knowledge
4. Candidate must have DevOps background with CI/CD and Backstage.
5. Cloud architecture experience (GCP or any other) is a must.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 8-10+ years experience in software engineering & technology, with 5+ years in a technology leadership role establishing and leading a developer-focused team or function.
2. Expert knowledge of modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and Lean methodologies.
3. Experience with Agile transformation projects and scaling Agile practices across large teams.
4. Knowledge of additional frameworks and methodologies that support software development efficiency and quality, such as Lean, Kanban, or SAFe.
5. Deep understanding of developer tools and platforms, and the ability to stay ahead of technology trends.
6. Extensive knowledge around various data integration patterns against databases (inbound and outbound) to solve for real-time, and batch workloads.
7. Experience with cloud computing on at least one of the major providers (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure).
8. Proficient in a CI/CD toolchain.
9. Proficient in modern microservice-based architectures and methodologies.
10. Proficient in the successful application of design patterns.
11. Proficient in test-driven development and effective unit test creation.
12. Experience in performance engineering, destructive testing methodologies, and tools.
13. Excellent oral and written communication.

Benefits:

• York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:
• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lenses
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by the company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match up to 5%
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth